Here is a twist on the so called “Granny Flat.” These are mini-homes that large enough for a senior to live in, while the family lives in the main house (different from the “NextGen House” concept from Lennar homes where everyone lives under the same roof, which we mentioned in an earlier blog post.) But what to do when the child of a senior is old enough to live in a community alongside his or her parent/s? Wonder no more, we are looking at the start of a growing trend. We are of course, talking about seniors and their kids living in the same retirement community I separate apartments. This way, each family member can maintain an independent lifestyle, but is also close enough to immediately respond to the needs of the other.Family caretakers bear the brunt of so much emotional and physical stress due to their constant care and involvement in the lives of their parents. By living alongside in separate units, the stress level is decreased.So instead of building separate housing for your parent/s, move into a retirement community, next to them. Read about it here.